Golden Pumpkin Muffins

Warm up your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of Golden Pumpkin Muffins—soft, moist treats infused with cozy autumn spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Made with real pumpkin puree, these muffins boast a natural golden hue and a rich, velvety texture perfect for fall mornings or afternoon snacks. A sprinkle of coarse sugar on top adds a delightful crunch to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, these muffins strike the perfect balance between sweet and spiced, making them an easy yet impressive bake. Serve them warm with coffee, tea, or cider, and let their comforting flavor bring a little seasonal magic to your day.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
• 0.25 teaspoon ginger, ground
• 0.25 teaspoon cloves, ground (optional)
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil (or melted unsalted butter)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or generously grease the cups.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil (or melted butter), eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter will be thick but slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 6

Sprinkle coarse sugar evenly over the tops of the muffins for a sweet and crunchy topping.

Step 7

Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy these golden pumpkin muffins with your favorite beverage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1113 grams (1113.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3480

Total Fat 139.00g	178%
Saturated Fat 23.50g	118%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.90g
Cholesterol 382mg	127%
Sodium 2940mg	128%
Total Carbohydrate 537.50g	195%
Dietary Fiber 15.30g	55%
Total Sugars 334.90g
Protein 42.40g	85%

Vitamin D 109IU	544%
Calcium 344mg	26%
Iron 17mg	96%
Potassium 1146mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.0%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 60.2%